Polyphemos

Character Analysis

Sometimes spelled Polyphemus. The specific one-eyed monster that the
Ithakans encounter on their way home. Unfortunately for everyone
involved, Polyphemos eats human flesh. Doubly unfortunately, Polyphemos
is Poseidon's son. Once the Greeks blind him and make their escape,
Polyphemos calls in a favor from daddy. This means years and years of
torture for Odysseus (and his men, until they die). Basically,
Polyphemos is the explanation for Poseidon's outrage at Odysseus.